Martian Atmosphere Loss Explained by NASA

Martian Atmosphere Loss Explained by NASA

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Physics, Science, Other

5th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses NASA's MAVEN mission, which studies the upper atmosphere of Mars to understand how solar wind affects it. The solar wind, a stream of charged particles from the sun, interacts with Mars' atmosphere, causing ions to escape into space. This process may have contributed to the drying of Mars. MAVEN's data supports the model of solar wind erosion, providing insights into the Martian climate's evolution.

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